Andrew Kesper
Andrew Kesper is a web developer covering politics for ABC News. Andrew is based at Parliament House and is a member of the Canberra Press Gallery.
Latest by Andrew Kesper
Melbourne Cup 2022: Field, horses, form guide and finishing order
Former French galloper Gold Trip has won the Melbourne Cup, giving jockey Mark Zahra and trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace their first wins in the great race. Here is the final finishing order.
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Left voting to the last minute? Here’s everything you need to know for your electorate
Need help voting this election? Find everything you need to know with ABC's voter tool.
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The pill was a lifesaver for Lizzie, but when she came off it she was disappointed with what else was on offer
By political reporter Georgia Hitch
Contraception is a game changer for women around the world. But for many, the risks and side effects that come with it can take a real toll on their quality of life. So in 2021, what else is on offer and when are men going to be a bigger part of the conversation?
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Which countries include kids in their COVID vaccine rollouts?
By political reporter Stephanie Borys, with illustrations by Emma Machan and design by Andrew Kesper
The Prime Minister has all but confirmed 12- to 15-year-olds will be included in the vaccine rollout, so how does Australia compare to the rest of the world when it comes to vaccinating children?
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Here's where politicians picked commuter car parks to be built — and where they should have gone
By political reporter Jake Evans and Andrew Kesper
The Coalition canvassed its MPs and candidates to decide where to build 47 car parks in Australia. But those car parks don't line up with the country's most congested roads, or its fastest growing areas.
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Do you know whose Country you're on? See how your neighbours fare
We asked Australians if they could identify the traditional owners of their area. The answers varied wildly. See how your area's awareness compares.
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Meet the thrill seekers changing New Zealand's tourism industry
By political reporter Jade Macmillan with photography by Matt Roberts
New Zealand's adventure tourism industry is being transformed to make it available to everyone, and it's not as hard as it might seem.
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2020 US election live results: Biden passes 270
Stay up to date with the results as they come in with our interactive live vote counter.
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Check how much you'll save with our income tax calculator
By Gareth Hutchens and Andrew Kesper
Most households will receive a tax cut in the next 12 months, in a bid to encourage more spending to boost economic activity. How much will you get?
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The response to coronavirus dwarfs any other disaster
By Georgia Hitch, Emma Machan, and Andrew Kesper
The Government has forked out a record amount of financial assistance during the coronavirus pandemic, but how does it compare to spending on other disasters?
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The cyber attack on a prestigious university that's sending shockwaves through global governments
By political reporter Stephanie Borys
One email was all it took for hackers to steal some of the most personal information from people potentially now in high-ranking roles across the globe. The cyber attack was so sophisticated it didn't even need the person to click on a link or open a document for the hackers to get in.
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Campaign heatmaps reveal the seats where leaders are most desperate for votes
By political reporter Matthew Doran, Andrew Kesper and Emma Machan
With polling day finally upon us, take a look at the electorates the leaders have bombarded — as well as those they've avoided like the plague.
Here's where your nearest polling booth is (and who's on the ballot)
Not sure who's running? Can't find your closest polling booth? Don't stress. We've done your election homework.
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The half-time whistle has been blown, so where have the leaders got to so far?
By political reporter Matthew Doran, Andrew Kesper and Emma Machan
It's half time in the election campaign, and there's a clear picture developing of where the nation's political leaders are focusing their messaging.
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Tracking the leaders shows Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten's election strategy
By ABC Politics
The travel of the Coalition's and Labor's leaders during the first week of the federal election campaign shows the electorates the major parties expect will determine who forms government.
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Where are the leaders? Follow the election campaign with ABC's heatmaps
By political reporter Matthew Doran, Andrew Kesper and Emma Machan
The ABC has been tracking the travel of the Coalition's and Labor's leaders to get an indication of the electorates likely to attract the most attention this election.
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Budget sliced and diced: Where every dollar comes from, and how it's spent
By Andrew Kesper, Simon Elvery, and Ben Spraggon
Explore an interactive breakdown of where the Government gets its money, how it's being spent, and what's changed since last year.
Use our tax cut calculator to find out what the 2019 Budget will mean for your hip pocket
By Andrew Kesper and political reporter Matthew Doran
Josh Frydenberg is throwing around a few pre-election tax cuts in his Budget — use our calculator to find out how much better off you'll be.
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Shock resignations have dominated the 45th Parliament. Here's who's leaving
By Matthew Doran, Georgina Piper and Andrew Kesper
When the federal election arrives voters will farewell some longstanding familiar faces who take with them decades of parliamentary experience. Here's what we know so far.
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Revealed: The Indigenous communities punished by 'racist' employment scheme
Exclusive by political reporter Dan Conifer, Andrew Kesper and FOI editor Michael McKinnon
People in remote Aboriginal communities are being issued with hundreds of dollars' worth of fines under a work-for-the-dole scheme meant to help them, data obtained by the ABC reveals. And there is an alarming link between fine level and Indigenous status.
Their commutes may be long, slow and stressful, but some Australians still love driving to work
We've studied thousands of Australians' car commutes — they are long, slow and stressful, but in some cases, maybe better than you'd think.
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When will Scott Morrison call the election?
Take your best bet as to when Scott Morrison will call the election, and we'll show you whether you're off the mark or on the money.
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You're approaching an intersection. A child runs out. What happens next is up to technology
By political reporter Henry Belot, Georgina Piper and Andrew Kesper
Driverless cars could make our roads safer and reduce congestion. But the algorithms driving them will also have to make life-or-death decisions.
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Tax cut wars! Surgeon vs nurse, solicitor vs social worker, chippy vs GP
The Government has promised billions in personal tax cuts in the 2018 budget … but who benefits most? See if your profession is front of the queue.
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Your tax cut revealed: Exactly how much you'll save in 2019 and beyond
Tax cuts are coming. Work out how much you will save in the first year.
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